Nose: vanilla, pear, a bit rough character with a savory note. Taste: stormy (I know it's cheesy to bring that up), sweet vanilla and caramel. Then oak and the famous Talisker chilly catch takes you to a long charred oaky finish. in general this is a okay whisky but it's a bit too ruff for me and for the price I would rather but the 10yo or even Talisker Skye is more value in my opinion.